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Christie Lynn Combs

Christie Lynn Combs, 45, a proud mother, born on February 19, 1971, in Nederland, Texas, passed away in 2016. She is survived by her mother, Rhonda Blalock and husband Jason, of Orange; 3 daughters, Kristen Combs, of Bryan, and Alexsis and Suzanne Stanaland, of Silsbee; 1 son, Zachery Combs, of Livingston; 1 brother, Roger Hunt, of Vidor; and 2 sisters, Brandy Welch, of Vidor and Charmaine Vayon, of Orangefield. Christie was preceded in death by her father, Rodney Hunt; brother, Dempsey Hunt; and grandparents Dempsey and Ruby Hunt and Jessie and Mary Sonnier. A memorial service was … [Read more...] about Christie Lynn Combs

Gunstream’s Days Are Numbered

As Orange County Tax Assessor-Collector, Lynda Gunstream is accustomed to precise numbers. But she's fudging a little bit now. She says she "considers it 36 years" that's she's worked in the office, even though technically she'll be 12 days short. Gunstream's last day of her term is December 31 and she is retiring. She went to work in the tax office on January 12, 1981, when Louvenia Hryhorchuk sat in the elected seat. During the years, the office has moved to another building and gone into the digital age. She's seen the times when lines of people wound around the block of the … [Read more...] about Gunstream’s Days Are Numbered

Suspect Identified, Warrant Issued

The man wanted by police seen in an earlier post today on KOGT has been identified as 52 year old Lloyd Timothy Freeman.  Freeman is a suspect in several theft's and burglaries in Orange County, including numerous car burglaries in Bridge City and other parts of the county.  If you've seen him please call the BC Police Dept at 735-5332 or the Orange County Sheriff's Department at 883-2612.       … [Read more...] about Suspect Identified, Warrant Issued

Orange County Sales Tax Report

Sales taxes have been flat across Orange County so far during calendar year 2016. Cities and the county are at about the same income as in 2015, based on the latest payments from the state comptroller's office. The December payments cover the month of October. The payments this month are: Bridge City: $118,895 for the month; $1,552,791 for the year to date. Orange:  $283,416 for the month; $4,025,222 for the year to date. Pinehurst:  $42,815 for the month; $614,931 for the year to date. Vidor:  $179,423 for the month; $2,592,111 for the year to date. West Orange:  $89,711 for … [Read more...] about Orange County Sales Tax Report

Support For Barges In Bessie Heights

Months ago the Commissioners Court approved a resolution opposing the fleeting of barges on the Neches River in the Bessie Heights Marsh.  Since then there have been public meetings by groups both supporting the barges and opposing them being used in the marsh area. This week a group of supporters for the fleeting of barges by Savage Inland Marine in the Bessie Heights Marsh spoke to the Commissioners Court.  Jennie Scalfano with the Odom Interests said she represents the Brown, Donner, and Odom families who own property on the Neches River. Scalfano indicated she has talked with the … [Read more...] about Support For Barges In Bessie Heights

Peveto Has New Job

Former LSU assistant coach Bradley Dale Peveto has been hired by Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze, according to a report from Scout.com. Peveto was fired as special teams coordinator by coach Ed Orgeron after Orgeron took over the permanent job in late November. Peveto had spent the past three seasons with LSU, after a four-year stint from 2005-08.  Peveto coached linebackers and special teams at LSU and served as  co-defensive coordinator in 2008 with Doug Mallory. He will have some special teams duties with the Rebels, according to the report. … [Read more...] about Peveto Has New Job

2016-17 Bowl Schedule

Jan. 9 Championship Game 7:30 p.m. Semifinal Winners Dec. 31 Fiesta (Semifinal) 2 p.m./6 p.m. No. 2 Clemson (12-1) vs. No. 3 Ohio State (11-1) Dec. 31 Peach (Semifinal) 2 p.m./6 p.m. No. 1 Alabama (13-0) vs. No. 4 Washington (12-1) Jan. 2 Rose 4 p.m. Penn State (11-2) vs. USC (9-3) Jan. 2 Sugar 7:30 p.m. Oklahoma (10-2) vs. Auburn (8-4) Jan. 2 Cotton 12 p.m. Wisconsin (10-3) vs. Western Michigan (13-0) Dec. 30 Orange 7 p.m. Michigan (10-2) vs. Florida State (9-3) Jan. 2 Outback 12 p.m. Florida (8-4) vs. Iowa … [Read more...] about 2016-17 Bowl Schedule

Mustang Parade Set For Jan. 28

The City of Orange is excited to announce the Back 2 Back WOS State Championship Parade and Celebration! This event will be held at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion on Saturday, January 28, from 4-8pm. The parade will begin at 5 P.M. in downtown Orange.  Registration forms will be available at the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, located at 803 W. Green Avenue.  You may also call the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau for an application at 409.883.1011 or 409.883.1010. Immediately following the parade, Mustang players and coaches will be acknowledged.  There will also be … [Read more...] about Mustang Parade Set For Jan. 28

Police Asking For Assistance

The suspect in the photographs has been entering unlocked vehicles and removing valuables left inside, i.e. wallets, purses, etc.  This is occurring inside and outside the city limits of Bridge City.  The suspect is using stolen credit cards in Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange.  The suspect is driving a gray or silver, older model (late 90's to early 2000) Chevrolet, Silverado, single cab pickup.  The suspect is an older, slender, white male wearing a brown, leather jacket and a maroon or red colored pullover shirt with jeans.  Contact the Bridge City Police Department (735-5332) or the … [Read more...] about Police Asking For Assistance

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